Block 53 Sims Pl
53 Sims Pl, Singapore 380053
Block 53 Sims Pl is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 154 dwelling units. 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$388k (65 sqm), from 173 resales on record. The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Sims Pl?
Block 53 Sims Pl is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 154 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 154
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$388k
- Last transacted
- Apr 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Sims Pl?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$388k (S$523 psf), from 173 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 172 | S$388,000recent | 65 sqm | S$523 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$645,000 | 150 sqm | S$399 psf |
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Apr 2026.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Sims Pl?
Block 53 Sims Pl has 173 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$438,000 in Apr 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$379,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$348,000 |
| Jan 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$335,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$353,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Sims Pl?
Block 53 Sims Pl has 154 units, mostly 3-Room flats.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
How far is Block 53 Sims Pl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Sims Pl is Aljunied MRT, about 350 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT350 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km288 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority420 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 53 Sims Pl?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Sims Pl (~S$388k) needs about S$3,093/mo in income and S$1,457/mo in repayments, after S$6,240 stamp duty and a S$97k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$388k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$6,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$97k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,457/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,093/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Sims Pl
What is the resale price at Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 53 Sims Pl have recently resold around S$388k (65 sqm), based on HDB resale caveats. Resale prices vary by flat type, floor and remaining lease.
How much are flats at Block 53 Sims Pl by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$388k; 5-Room ≈ S$645k. Figures are median resale prices from HDB caveats.
How many years are left on the lease at Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
Block 53 Sims Pl has approximately 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). This figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
How many units are in Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
Block 53 Sims Pl has 154 dwelling units across up to 13 storeys, mostly 3 room flats.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Sims Pl is Aljunied MRT, about 350 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 53 Sims Pl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
Is Block 53 Sims Pl a good place to buy an HDB resale flat?⌄
Block 53 Sims Pl sits in Geylang, in the Geylang planning area. Whether it suits you depends on your budget, the flat type, the remaining lease (≈54 years) and proximity to MRT and schools — all of which are summarised on this page from HDB resale data.
